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Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of silica for hair, skin, and nails, bone and joint support, general nutrition (cooked shoots as food).Based on those ingredients, 5 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bamboo shavings extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: bamboo shavings extract. The extract is suspended in vegetable palm glycerin and Hawaiian water (the inactive ingredients that carry and preserve the liquid form).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Bamboo product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bamboo's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we have on bamboo shavings extract for dental caries (cavities) is insufficient — the studies aren't robust enough to say whether it works for that purpose. The data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for other uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bamboo shoots eaten in the diet are common and generally well tolerated when properly cooked. However, supplement safety isn't well studied.

Raw shoots can be toxic because they contain cyanide glycosides — but boiling, fermentation, or superheated steam drying removes the hydrogen cyanide produced. Topical contact with bamboo shoots has been reported to cause skin irritation (contact dermatitis) in at least one person.

For pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data on bamboo supplements in concentrated form — the facts advise against using them during pregnancy. For breastfeeding, safety is unknown; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using a concentrated extract like this one.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bamboo

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Bamboo.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 5 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antithyroid drugs (medications for an overactive thyroid), check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — long-term use may increase both the drug's effects and side effects, risking an underactive thyroid.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Bamboo shavings extract is a single-ingredient supplement that's poorly studied for effectiveness and carries a moderate interaction concern with antithyroid medications. If you take thyroid medication or are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

For anyone else curious about it, the evidence on whether it actually works for dental health just isn't there yet.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 606595902882
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 238116
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
606595902882
IngredientAmount% DV
Bamboo shavings extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Non-Alcohol Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no gluten, alcohol, artificial colors, pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals. Non GMO.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3

Contains no alcohol

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Ultra Sonic

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplement.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Formula

(Bambusae caulis)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm label

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Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bamboo shavings extract

Interacts with
5 drugs
970 mg per serving

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail,...

Bamboo shavings extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bamboo shavings extract 5

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol interact with 5 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bamboo shavings extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bamboo shavings extract1 drug type · 5 drugs

Antithyroid Drugs

Theoretically, long-term bamboo use might increase the effects and adverse effects of antithyroid drugs, possibly leading to hypothyroidism.
Animal research suggests that long-term consumption of bamboo shoot can decrease thyroid peroxidase activity, as well as levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This effect has not yet been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Bamboo shavings extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol has a known interaction with 5 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant?
No. There isn't enough safety data on bamboo supplements in concentrated form during pregnancy, so the data we hold advises against using it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding is unknown. The facts advise avoiding concentrated extracts like this one unless your doctor has cleared it first — ask them before starting.
Does this work for cavities or dental health?
The evidence on bamboo shavings for cavities is insufficient — we don't have reliable studies showing it works for that purpose.
Can I get poisoning from bamboo extract?
Bamboo shoots naturally contain cyanide compounds, but proper processing (boiling, fermentation, or steam drying) removes the harmful hydrogen cyanide before the extract is made. The supplement form is prepared that way, so cyanide toxicity from a properly made extract isn't a typical concern — though the data note that raw, improperly handled shoots can be dangerous.
Can bamboo cause skin irritation?
Direct topical contact with bamboo shoots has been reported to cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation) in at least one person. This is a liquid extract, so skin contact risk would be low unless you apply it directly to the skin.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Bamboo

Interacts with 5 drugs

Bamboo is a giant grass whose shoots are eaten as food and whose leaves and silica-rich extracts are sold as supplements, often for hair, skin, nail, and bone support. Solid human evidence f...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bamboo Shavings Non-Alcohol's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Bamboo 4 references
  1. Chandra AK, Ghosh D, Mukhopadhyay S, et al. Effect of bamboo shoot, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd. on thyroid status under conditions of varying iodine intake in rats. Indian J Exp Biol 2004;42(8):781-786.
  2. Kitajima T. Contact allergy caused by bamboo shoots. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(2):100-102. PubMed
  3. Sang-A-Gad P, Guharat S, Wananukul W. A mass cyanide poisoning from pickling bamboo shoots. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Nov;49(9):834-9. PubMed
  4. Satya S, Bal LM, Singhal P, Naik SN. Bamboo shoot processing: food quality and safety aspect (a review). Trends in Food Sci. Technol. 2010;21(4):181-9. DOI

See these in context on the Bamboo monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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